The Unbearable Lightness of Being

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Life, love, and identity in a turbulent world.

This book could be a good read for someone who is drawn to philosophical explorations of life, relationships, and the meaning of existence. Through the complex characters of Jan Prochazka and Professor Vaclav Cerny, the story delves into the interconnectedness of personal identity and the influence of external forces. The recording of secret conversations adds a layer of intrigue, serving as a reminder of how our choices can have far-reaching consequences. Prepare to be captivated by the deep reflections on the human condition in this thought-provoking novel.

  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction (1984)
  • Prix Aujourd'hui (1993)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

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ISBN: 9780060914653
Authors: Milan Kundera
Publisher: Harpercollins
Date of Publication: 1988-02-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Literary Fiction, Romance
Related Topics: Philosophy, Classics, Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.11
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In The Unbearable Lightness of Being, Milan Kundera tells the story of a young woman in love with a man torn between his love for her and his incorrigible womanizing and one of his mistresses and her humbly faithful lover. This magnificent novel juxtaposes geographically distant places, brilliant and playful reflections, and a variety of styles to take its place as perhaps the major achievement of one of the world’s truly great writers.
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Life, love, and identity in a turbulent world.

This book could be a good read for someone who is drawn to philosophical explorations of life, relationships, and the meaning of existence. Through the complex characters of Jan Prochazka and Professor Vaclav Cerny, the story delves into the interconnectedness of personal identity and the influence of external forces. The recording of secret conversations adds a layer of intrigue, serving as a reminder of how our choices can have far-reaching consequences. Prepare to be captivated by the deep reflections on the human condition in this thought-provoking novel.

  • Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction (1984)
  • Prix Aujourd'hui (1993)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.